LG DUAL Inverter Window Air Conditioner: 1 Year Later

[@seangriffon6502]

You said it was improperly installed, but i was thinking you installed it like this becasue your HOA does not allow them to be installed out the window. Its that way for myfriend, and she did not want a portable so i butted the back of the condenser to the window screen, made a stand so it would keep the unit in place. Only issue withe it being installed like this, is you are sucking the air from your room that is being cooled just like a single hose portable ac does. If you had a bigger window you could make side ducts out of duct board snd make it to where it draws outside air into the side louvers and not air from room its cooling. Due to this unit being so efficient you could probably duct one side, and just block the louvers on the other side. Great unit, and video.

[@Smurdle450]

That makes two people who have commented and said they've done the exact same thing. I'm honestly impressed that people are bold enough to do something this stupid. I mean, it works, and it still works better than a portable, but yeah. The reason for the installation is similar, except I don't have an HOA. I have a grandparent who doesn't want stuff hanging out of their window. Fair enough, I guess, guess I'll do it this way lol I still love this unit!

[@fuseman911]

Thank you so much for posting this. You sold me. I must have one! Seriously gonna buy one tomorrow. I would have liked it if you talked about the wifi and such, but you never suggested this was a review. Thank you!

[@Smurdle450]

Well I'm happy to elaborate! The wifi has never given me an issue. With a connection, you get a few additional features besides being able to use it from your phone. you get: - to see the temperature the unit is reading. - to set a weekly schedule as opposed to the basic timer. - energy usage reporting. I've had this unit for 2 years now and I'm yet to have an issue. However, it's worth noting that they've updated this since I got this one. It is now approximately 10 lb lighter because of a new (and much smaller) compressor.

[@paulfield1838]

Hope you can help me. Does the lg 10000 btu dual inverter AC have a slide out chassis? Thanks Paul

[@dallysonpedroza2504]

How I hope you are well. Mine appears on display 21 ch and I can’t turn it on . Do u know what that can be ? Thank you

[@O00InKs000]

Whoops! Just left a comment/inquiry on your original video about this LG ac unit; did not know you posted an update on it. Sorry. To keep it short: how is the heat dispersion on this AC unit, seeing it has only the two side vents? I also have my AC unit set-up in this manner, due to apartment limitations. Please and thank you.

[@Smurdle450]

I noticed that comment, and replied to it first, since it was the first one I saw! My reply can be found on that comment, I can't be bothered to type it all again, haha

[@Ag89q43G0HyA]

Thats really bad for efficiency.

[@davidoliver6597]

I have a Midea and I really love it. Sounds just like your on start up. I want to get another window a/c and want one about 9500 -10K btu. Does the LG have a drip hole? Mine doesn't, but from time to time I will drain it with a small hanging cloth outside. The LG seems really nice too like my Midea! Do you notice a lower energy bill?

[@SolidSnake-bt8eq]

They do BUT they said there’s no need to take it out , it’s the rubber drain to be used only when being put away during the off season. Otherwise the water stays 1/2 inch and the fan picks up the water and splashes back to the pipes. That’s how the water is drained. Weird lol Here’s what it says. Do not drill a hole in the bottom pan. The product is designed to operate with approximately 1/2" of water in the bottom pan. There is no need to add water if the pan is dry. • Under normal circumstances, this drain cap should not be removed. The drain cap allows water removal if the air conditioner is being stored for the season or if a technician needs remove the water. Bottom

[@Fenderstratosphere98]

Certified Technician here. It’s better to keep it off, if you live in a humid state, the water will not completely fly out and it will rust your coils out. At the bottom. I have three of these and have made additional holes.

[@Fenderstratosphere98]

No evaporator or condenser coils should have any water lingering around. LG just wants it to rust out so you have end up buying another one @solidsnake-bt8eq

[@gabr0502]

​@@Fenderstratosphere98 Can I leave this unit in the window during winter (MN)? Even if I pull the plug to drain it, wondering if some water will remain/freeze and destroy it...

[@Swissalchemist]

Hey Jerry, I saw your video of the LG DUAL Inverter Window Air Conditioner. Was it an issue having the unit mostly inside the window instead of sticking out of the window? I ask because I'm 16 stories up, and I feel it would be safer to do the same thing, as I don't want it falling out of the window. I'm curious if it still functioned properly and/or if you made adjustments with guiding airflow from the vents on the side. Thanks man!

[@Smurdle450]

Sorry for the very late response. 2 years after this video, the unit continues to run like a champ in these circumstances. I do not recommend doing this unless you absolutely have to though, as it does reduce the efficiency of the unit. No modifications were made to the venting, the unit was simply pushed into place.

[@Swissalchemist]

@@Smurdle450 bought it. It’s been amazing. Thank you!

[@ivonnerojas4235]

My window unit keeps turning on and off blows air bug than turns off I’ve had window unit for 1 year

[@JW-dc8hk]

I just bought this unit. May I ask do you think the fan is not as strong as conventional AC’s? Please don’t misunderstand as I do like this unit and I’m trying to adjust. Thanks and cheers

[@Smurdle450]

I would say the fan is at least as powerful as my previous LG, which was a 10,000 BTU unit. Not sure if I would say it's less powerful but maybe compared to an older unit that might be the case. The fan definitely spins at a lower RPM that my previous LG.

[@xtheslump]

Can you make a video on the plug because i heard it takes a specific outlet type and not a regular one

[@Smurdle450]

It uses a standard 110v outlet. Only models above 14000 btu use a 240v plug.

[@xtheslump]

@@Smurdle450 tysm

[@Rctrilogy]

That is nice. Inrush current is minimized and everything 🎉

[@Smurdle450]

It's an excellent unit. Still going strong!

[@biglordj6369]

This sounded like a new lg thinq ac

[@edwintidalgo1577]

Sir may i know your proper setting for this unit i just bought 2days ago.

[@Smurdle450]

The proper setting is whatever you want! Set the temperature and fan speed that makes you most comfortable, the unit does the rest.

[@wolfpacak47]

i got 2 mine are very quiet unless its cause of your mic being so close to it

[@Kuyafrank5856]

Grqbe ang tipid nyan lalo na ang 2024 moldel na may kw manager

[@user-ft3cf4pn1y]

Loving the sound of these inverters, also, when do you plan on fixing your setup🙃

[@Smurdle450]

Not in the foreseeable future. And yes, I love the sound.

[@mohsenpanahi6773]

A powerful engine make sound.

[@dhansel4835]

I just had mine installed today, 2-9-2024. My old Sears 10,000 but's motor was squeaking and the man from Sears said it was 13 years old and no parts was available. I need to find out how to download the APP and hook it to my WIFI.

[@dhansel4835]

I found it on You Tube and it is downloaded and installed OK.

[@juskuz111]

It’s been another year by now. How is it holding up?

[@Smurdle450]

Still going! This thing runs almost 365 days a year lol

[@xtheslump]

Im about to purchase this i just have one question, my room gets really hot up to 102. My room is approximately 600 sq. Do you think this will cool my entire room down?

[@Smurdle450]

This is rated for 700 square feet, so 600 should be fine. you'll be pushing it though! 14000 BTU is as big as you can get on a 120v outlet, so this is gonna be your best shot. This unit performs very well so It should get the temperatures down to comfortable levels if nothing else.

[@xtheslump]

@@Smurdle450 okay thank you so much

[@jeffnay6502]

How do you reset the air filter cleaning light???

[@Smurdle450]

Press temp up + temp down at the same time.

[@jeffnay6502]

@@Smurdle450 Thank you, I found that. I did have to unplug the water drain, as it was gurgling when I turned it back on after cleaning the filter. Should I leave that drain plug out or put it back in???

[@JoeyLimas]

We just got one but it turns on for a few mins at turns off why?

[@Smurdle450]

What's your set temp, and is it reaching it? On energy saver it's normal for the unit to shut down the fans and compressor once the setpoint is reached. If it's shutting down for other reasons that's not normal and I would go for replacement.

[@eLiV8t]

How do you deal with the high pitch noise?

[@Smurdle450]

Two things. 1: I'm not sensitive to high pitch noises So it doesn't bother me, even in this improper installation. 2: If the unit was properly installed, the high pitch noise would be almost inaudible, as all of the noisy components are outside. This video is not an accurate representation of the noise level of the unit, when properly installed this unit is ridiculously quiet.

[@MyGoogleYoutube]

I'm curious why you have it installed like this?

[@Smurdle450]

This abomination of an """install""" is due to the owners of this house not wanting me to hang things out of the window like I'm supposed to.

[@MyGoogleYoutube]

@@Smurdle450 Wait so the heat removed from the room is just pumped back into the room? Funny about of hanging out of a window....we are about to cut a hole in our camper van rear door for this thing....I bet those owners would freak if they saw what I am about to do.

[@Smurdle450]

@@MyGoogleKZbin no, it does vent the hot air outside. It's up against the open window with a foam piece to seal it. It's basically operating like a portable air conditioner in this configuration. Far from ideal but it still works better than an actual portable. Ask me how I know, I tried one!

[@Samirpm15]

how many btu is it?

[@Smurdle450]

14,000.

[@y_zass]

I just replaced my Dreo 8000 btu inverter air conditioner with the LG 9400 btu dual inverter air conditioner. The Dreo made noises like yours did at startup, my LG is silent. The Dreo also vibrated a lot more because single inverters arent as harmonically balanced as dual inverters. The thing I hated about the Dreo the most was the design, the front compartment wasn't draining as it should essentially due to poor design, causing the standing water inside to become stagnant and stink. Over time, mold, literal mold, formed on the fan blade due to the excessive moisture/humidity inside caused by the stagnant standing water. The unit was level and slightly tilted back as stated in the manual. Even after placing a shim under one side the water still did not drain out as it should. Awful design! I bought it for the automatic louver which ended up being the one and only good thing avout it...

[@petermorris699]

The part making the noise should be outside, lol. He has most of the outside part of the unit inside so it's going to be a lot louder.

[@y_zass]

@@petermorris699 haha good point!

[@Smurdle450]

Glad you like your LG! The dual inverter compressor runs really smooth since it's got 2 "cylinders" rather than one, hence the name of DUAL Inverter. And yeah, this LG would be a lot quieter if I had it properly installed, but since I'm not allowed to do that in this house, I've gotta just live with this config. Oh well, And if you're wondering why I didn't try a portable, I did at first. However, I did some testing and discovered that this configuration used to considerably less energy and performed better despite theoretically being disadvantaged.

[@MadHatter11371]

You should install it properly

[@sydsevilla2012]

Sounds like Roblox car

[@MadHatter11371]

How old is the home you are living in

[@Smurdle450]

Not old at all, and the windows are new. They could absolutely support this unit, but alas I am not allowed to hang stuff out of this window.

[@user-ls2bn2mw9i]

No way would I want something that noisy. Does it come with noise cancelling headphones.

[@Smurdle450]

Keep in mind that the unit is improperly installed in this video due to me not being allowed to hang it out the window fully. When it is correctly installed, this is one of the quietest window units available.

[@Fenderstratosphere98]

Why would you install it like this? You’re basically picking up the heat in the space then dispersing a part of it back into the cooled space and some of it gets back outside. Poor install. But hey it’s your electricity bill!

[@Smurdle450]

Sure is, it's a completely terrible install and I'm well aware of it. Unfortunately I'm left without a choice because I'm not allowed to hang things outside my window. Still works better than a portable though!

[@truthisweareallgonnadie.]

​@@Smurdle450wtf? It's your place right? You pay the bills I would hang it out the window 🤷

[@Jesus_616_Christ]

​@@Smurdle450nah, a portable air conditioner with duel vents would be wayyyyy better 😂

[@Smurdle450]

@@Jesus_616_Christ This is correct! However at the time I bought this unit, there was not a good dual hose portable on the market. Now the Midea Duo exists and has changed that, But this LG is staying here until it dies.

[@koreymayo8884]

​@Smurdle450 not true. You'd actually be much better off with a dual hose portable and that way you won't be creating a vacuum in your house sucking in outside air and at the same time you still wouldn't have anything hanging outside of your window. Single hose portable is equal to what you are doing with that window AC, but a dual hose portable unit will be much more efficient.

[@nabeelkhalid1505]

Is that with the heat pump??

[@Smurdle450]

No heat on this, sadly.

[@Soy_cat858]

it is installed wrong

[@The2Coolest2]

Just got one from a guy who was getting rid of his because he got central air. Negotiated it down to 100 dollars. Will install soon!

[@Smurdle450]

Congratulations, I hope you love it!

[@The2Coolest2]

@@Smurdle450 Just need to find a kit for the window mounting :)

[@ryanswashervideos6052]

My Grandmother had this unit installed since July. She actually likes it tho

[@Smurdle450]

I'm glad! These units are really good, They feel well built and they perform very well!

[@ryanswashervideos6052]

I agree 👍

[@lilnena1420]

Does it ever turn off ? I have it on energy saver and it hasn’t turn on for the whole night and well during the day I’m not there so I’m not sure .

[@ComicKish]

talk abotu dual inveerter

[@chrisarcher9907]

can it use only inside air? worried about smoke from outside getting in house. i don't see the ventilation lever as shown in this LG video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp6an4tnr9plgLc

[@Smurdle450]

It uses only inside air unless you have the vent lever open. There is a vent lever, I just forgot to feed it through when I was putting the front cover on. I'm not sure if the new model has the vent lever anymore, but if it doesn't, It will only ever use inside air.

[@chrisarcher9907]

@@Smurdle450 awesome! thanks

[@oppo_f22]

sounds like chevrolet corvette engine speed

[@sydsevilla2012]

Under 21 degrees

[@Spaceboy1976]

What is your problem bro you do realize that the vents on both sides of that air conditioner are supposed to be sticking outside I know you said you know it's improperly installed but those vents are sucking all your inside air outside

[@Smurdle450]

I'm completely aware of this. Portables do the same thing, and this still manages to work better than a portable lmao

[@MadHatter11371]

Your ac wasn’t installed properly

[@BilionaireBoysSwag]

How does that whine sound not drive you insane.

[@Smurdle450]

Two things. 1: I'm not sensitive to high-pitched noises, and it's not as loud as the camera makes it sound. 2: if the unit was properly installed, which it isn't, all of the noisy parts that produce the wine would be outside, and you wouldn't be able to hear it from inside anyway.

[@dhansel4835]

What does dual inverter mean?

[@Smurdle450]

Dual Inverter refers to the type of compressor it uses. Dual: twin cylinder rotary compressor Inverter: inverter driven (variable speed)

[@jeromedavis8575]

What is that high pitch noise?

[@Smurdle450]

You're hearing the inverter. Since this unit is not installed correctly, it is much louder than it would normally be inside my room. The camera also makes it sound much louder than it really is.

[@jeromedavis8575]

@@Smurdle450 What's the highest frequency the inverter will spin in hz?

[@Smurdle450]

@@jeromedavis8575 maximum speed is 61hz. In this video, you heard the initial startup to 40hz, and about 1 minute in it spun up to 50hz. At the very end, we spun down to about 25hz.

[@jeromedavis8575]

@@Smurdle450 I'd like to hear it at its maximum speed.

[@Smurdle450]

@@jeromedavis8575 it can be heard on my first run video, the timestamp is 2:40. I might also upload a short clip in the future. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZzFhn6GjpytqK8

[@lilnena1420]

Does yours drain a lot of water throughout the day n night ?

[@Smurdle450]

Not much, but it's completely dependent on the environment you live in. Because I live in a very dry climate it doesn't drain too much water.

[@Kuyafrank5856]

I think wrong installation

[@charlessanders1342]

I have one of these it's only 4-5 yrs old not cooling well as it blows out cool air for a bit then stops room temp air comes out cleaned condenser and EVAP. I am NOT impressed with this unit can't even cool down a 174 sq ft room. 14000 btu

[@dhansel4835]

I purchased a LG model (LW1022IVSM.AT1AHDP) 10,000 BTU window air condition this past February. I set the WIFI APP on my phone OK. At 9:00PM each evening I will use my smart phone (android) to turn on the unit, set the temp to 72 deg and set the timer to turn the unit off 9 hours later. At 10:15PM I go into the bed room and the temperature on the display has changed from 72 deg to 78 deg. I have to change it back down to 72 deg which it will stay the remaining of the evening until next morning. I have called LG and they sent me instructions on doing a hard reset of the unit by unplugging the keypad ribbon cable from the plug and plugging it back in several times. Does anyone have this problem with a suggestion on how to fix it?

[@jafo808]

the way the unit is installed, it sucks the cold air out of the room. wast of $$$$

[@domenic2129]

installed wrong...

[@bikebudha01]

my god that's loud...

[@Smurdle450]

@@bikebudha01 keep in mind that the unit is improperly installed. When installed properly this unit is extremely quiet.

[@bikebudha01]

@@Smurdle450 i guess unless your are the neighbor and you have a window close to the unit...

[@Smurdle450]

@@bikebudha01 Even then, this video does a very poor job of accurately the representing the noise level. Even on the outside it is considerably quieter than a traditional window unit when it's not running on max. The camera makes the high pitch whine sound especially bad

[@luperodriguez466]

This is not the right way to install a window ac

[@helm311]

Oh my gosh, that is so installed wrong. Why would you install it like that in the first place? You are losing so much efficiency. You're sucking the air you just cool down from inside the room and blowing it outside through the outside condenser. I'm not trying to be rude. Maybe it's because I don't understand your circumstances. Anyway have a blessed day. PS. I am assuming your HMO may not allow you to have an air conditioner sticking out a window. If you have a larger window you could possibly build a air duct system that would allow it to suck the air in through the louvers from the outside. Anyway as before have a blessed day.

[@Smurdle450]

Oh yeah, I'm pretty sure I broke every single rule in the installation manual with this abomination. In essence this works like a portable air conditioner in this case, because single hose portables do the same thing where they suck the cool air out of the room. That's correct, I'm not allowed to hang things out of my window, and that's why this total abomination exists. So why didn't I go with a portable? I did some tests with a portable and determined that this performed better and was more energy efficient, despite the egregious flaws. I will probably rig up a method to pull in outside air instead of doing what I'm doing now, But It's not a top priority because this still works way better than a portable. Have a blessed day to you as well!

[@helm311]

@Smurdle450 in that case, I feel what you've done is totally justified. I would have probably done something similar in the same situation. Again, have a blessed day.

[@18matts]

Hoa should be outlawed.